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Christmas Events in Orlando (that aren’t theme parks!)
Christmas in Orlando may bring to mind the magical theme park decorations at Walt Disney World and Universal Studios Florida and I’m a big fan of Disney Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, but those come with a high price tag! A notable attraction during the holiday season is the giant LEGO Christmas tree at Legoland Florida, featuring an impressive 360-degree light show. But today I’m sharing some of my favorite alternative ways to enjoy Christmas in Orlando without having to buy a theme park ticket! Let’s get in the holiday spirit! Gingerbread Houses at the Disney Hotels Dates: dates coming soon Every holiday…
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Travel Back in Time with JFK’s TWA Hotel
Just a quick elevator ride from the JetBlue baggage claim area at JFK airport will transport you to the classic aviation of the 1960s! Located at the John F. Kennedy International Airport in Queens, New York, the TWA Hotel is a pretty cool blast from the past. Open in May of 2019, the hotel uses the former TWA terminal, which was designed by architect Eero Saarinen and was built back in the 1960s. The TWA hotel is the only operating hotel located at JFK Airport. TWA Hotel Rooms The hotel features over 500 rooms spread between two wings, the Saarinen Wing and the Howard Hughes Wing. Book a basic room…
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Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Packing List
Every October, hundreds of hot air balloons take to the New Mexico sky in the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, the largest annual balloon festival. The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is the largest gathering of hot air balloons in the world. The event is organized by a non profit organization focused on promoting community engagement and cultural exhibitions. The most photographed event in the world, the AIBF features Dawn Patrols, Morning Glows, Mass Ascensions, Balloon Launches, Evening Glows, and Special Shape Balloon Events. 2022 marked the 50th anniversary of the festival and it was to be an epic, albeit crowded, event! Prepare yourself properly for the festivities with the perfect packing…
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Keys to the Kingdom Tour
I recently took the Keys to the Kingdom Tour at Walt Disney World and wanted to share that experience with you! Note that you are unable to take photos during the tour (so as not to spoil the magic!) so all of these photos were taken before or after the tour. What is the Keys to the Kingdom Tour? The Keys to the Kingdom Tour is a five-hour walking tour at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. During the tour, you learn interesting facts about Walt Disney and the creation of the Magic Kingdom and you get the opportunity to go backstage and see some of the behind-the-scenes areas of the…
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7 Things to do in Memphis in the Rain
Rain on your vacation can be disappointing, but as I recently discovered there are plenty of interesting things to do in Memphis on a rainy day! Rain or shine, Memphis is a great time! Bass Pro Shops in the Pyramid, Memphis When I first heard about the Bass Pro Shops in the Pyramid in Memphis, I quickly wrote it off as something I didn’t need to visit while I was in Memphis. However, when the rain changed my plans, I gave it a chance and was pleasantly surprised at all it had to offer! Beyond just shopping, the pyramid also houses the Big Cypress Lodge Hotel, an aquarium, an alligator…
